High quality multi image poster featuring Ireland’s best loved Irish Writers, images and quotations..

This poster is available in two sizes:
Large Size 53.4 × 86.3cm
Code PO-WR 5390534020069
Mini Size 30.88 × 50cm
Code MI-Wr 5390534021066

Both sizes ship with a postal/mailing tube.

High quality multi image poster featuring the World famous Georgian Doors of Dublin.

This poster is available in two sizes:
Large Size 53.4 × 86.3cm
Code PO-DD 5390534020090

Mini Size 30.88 × 50cm
Code MI-DD 5390534021097

Both sizes ship with a postal/mailing tube.

These images from around Dublin’s Georgian Squares are reproduced from original artistic works by renowned Irish Photographer Liam Blake.

High quality multi image poster featuring traditional Irish Pubs from around the island of Ireland.

This poster is available in two sizes:
Large Size 53.4 × 86.3cm
Code PO-PU 5390534020021
Mini Size 30.88 × 50cm
Code MI-PU 5390534021028

Both sizes ship with a postal/mailing tube.

The images in this poster are reproduced from original artistic works by renowned Irish Photographer Liam Blake.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

Set of four high quality cork backed placemats.
Code DD-PL-TI 5391435005087

• Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean •

Traditional Georgian Doorways from the Georgian squares of Dublin.

The Doors of Dublin placemats feature a selection of images of colourful Georgian Doors reproduced beautifully from the original photography of Liam Blake.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

High quality playing cards suitable for most card games. Code iR-52-PC

This pack of playing cards features 52 images from around the island of Ireland.

Photography by Liam Blake

Set of four high quality cork backed coasters presented in a colouful gift box. Code DD-CO-TI 5391435001089

High quality coasters • Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean

Traditional Georgian Doorways from the Georgian squares of Dublin.

The Doors of Dublin coasters feature a selection of images of colourful Georgian Doors reproduced beautifully from the original photography of Liam Blake.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

The Easter Rising of 1916 stands as one of the most significant events in modern Irish history.  For Britain, fighting for its survival on the battlefields of the First World War, it was an unexpected and unwanted diversion, to be quickly and mercilessly crushed. Yet Pearse, Connolly and the comparatively small group of rebels who took up arms, knew that they were fighting not only for control of their nation’s capital but also the future of the Irish people.

This pictorial history offers an overview of the background, course and aftermath of the Easter Rising.  Incorporating short biographies of the most important Rebel figures, it tells the story of the intense fighting that broke out in Dublin during the last week of April 1916 and the executions that followed.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

The Republic of Ireland’s 2,600 kilometre long Wild Atlantic Way is the world’s longest coastal route, incorporating magnificent coastal views, remote islands, quaint villages and numerous historical monuments. It follows the shores of nine western Irish counties, crossing mountain passes and wild expanses of bog to visit bays, strands and rugged headlands. With over fifty Blue Flag Beaches, seventeen “Scenic Points of Interest” of exceptional scenic interest and such activities as golf, surfing, hill walking and fishing, the Wild Atlantic Way has rapidly become one of Europe’s paramount travel destinations.

 This guide offers an overview of the entire Wild Atlantic Way from Derry in the north to Kinsale in the south. The text covers natural wonders, human settlements and historical sites, with background information on the culture and history of coastal Atlantic Ireland; it also suggest detours to nearby off-route tourist attractions. Illustrated by the renowned landscape photographer Liam Blake, this Real Ireland Guide both introduces and celebrates the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

Selection of 24  high quality Real Ireland postcards

Standard size postcards 14.8 x 10.5cm Gloss finish

Set of four high quality cork backed coasters presented in a colouful gift box. Code Pub-CO-TI 5391435001102

High quality coasters • Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean

The Irish Pubs coasters set features images of 24 well known traditional Irish Pub fronts from around the island of Ireland. Photography reproduced from original artistic works by renowned Irish photographer Liam Blake.

A collection of seven Christmas cards by acclaimed Irish Celtic artist, Jim Fitzpatrick.

Complete with envelopes.

Set of four high quality cork backed placemats.
Code WRT-PL-TI 5391435005131

• Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean •

The Irish Writers placemats set features images of 12 of Ireland’s best loved Irish Writers along with some famous quotations.

“Satire is a sort of glass wherin beholders do
generally discover
everybody’s face
but their own.”
Jonathan Swift
1667-1745

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

Haunted Ireland -  Haunting Tales from an Ancient Land

The dead are always with us. Banshees, witches, haunted castles and much more from the ‘world beyond’ form part of the everyday existence for some in Ireland in the 21st century. Tales of hauntings of many of the best known dwellings, both urban and rural, of the Irish landscape are still told on dark evenings by cosy firesides. For some, evidence of a further existence after the present one is reassuring. For others, however, paranormal experiences bring little relief and indeed may induce an occasional sleepless night but at least provide a thrill. It has yet to be satisfactorily explained why Ireland should have such a rich history of tales from beyond the grave. One possible explanation may involve the long tradition of storytelling for which the natives are renowned and the enjoyment from telling and hearing a good ghost story. Whatever one’s reason for perusing the topic, few books currently available will give a more comprehensive retelling of the best of these stories.

One might think that the number of people to have encountered a spirit from the other world would be quite low. In fact many hundreds have been recorded and as we will see in the following pages, almost fifty of the most engaging accounts are presented here. Close to half of these involve castles from all parts of the island. From Dunluce Castle in the north to Charles Fort in the south and from Gormanston in the east to the Cliffs of Moher in the west, no corner of the country is safe from a visitation or from those willing to tell of the same.

Also, if you expect hauntings to have originated in times long past, think again. I offer the example of the poltergeist activity witnessed in Glin Castle, Co Limerick as the result of a tragic incident in the 1960s. Indeed, it has been reported within the past year that an apparition was witnessed watching television at three o’clock in the morning in the home of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the Mansion House!

However, this publication is not intended to frighten the reader. It is rather intended as a joyous travel companion to highlight the many and varied aspects of our rich Irish history, geography, literature and storytelling culture that awaits the open minded traveller to this ancient land of myths and legends.

So, as your travels take you to the varied parts of this land, have a look inside to see if you are close to one of the featured haunted locations but just don’t read it at night!

High quality playing cards suitable for most card games. Code DD-52-PC

This pack of playing cards features 52 images of the world famous Doors of Dublin from the Georgian Squares of Dublin City.

High quality playing cards suitable for most card games. Code DUB-52-PC

This pack of playing cards features 52 images from Dublin, the capital city of Ireland

Set of four high quality cork backed placemats.
Code PUB-PL-TI 5391435005100

• Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean •

The Irish Pubs placemats set features images of 36 well known traditional Irish Pub fronts from around the island of Ireland. Photography reproduced from original artistic works by renowned Irish photographer Liam Blake.

Set of four high quality cork backed placemats.
Code Cas-PL-TI 5391435005117

• Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean •

The Irish Castles set of placemats feature images of 30 castles from around the island of Ireland.

Blarney, Waterford, Bunratty, Kilkenny, Dunguaire…….

Beautiful pen featuring artwork from a page of the World famous Book of Kells which is kept in Trinity College Dublin.

Folio 202v The Temptation of Christ.

Ireland is a feast for the eyes and for the spirit. For more than six thousand years, this island set like a jewel at the edge of the Atlantic has been inhabited by people who appreciated its special qualities, both physical and spiritual. Here is a land where the past is more than palpable. The past is to be seen, touched, climbed, explored, experienced. Glen and mountain and valley are peopled with memories that will not die, and spirits that are not extinguished. In a world which seems constantly in flux, some aspects of Ireland are changeless. Dublin is a modern European city, yet only a few miles away, the wind blows across Tara hill as it has done since before the dawn of history, and sheep graze on the grass where once walked the magic people, the Tuatha De Danann.

The Avec Journals measure 14.1cm x 9.2cm x 1.5cm and are the smallest of the three sizes available in this range.

The covers and end papers of the Book of Kells Avec journal feature beautifully reproduced artwork from the Book of Kells c.800 AD. Published by the Library Shop Trinity College and Picture Press.ie. Images © The Board of Trinity College Dublin. Code KAve-JL 5391435060208

The Avec journals have a document pocket in the back cover and are held closed with an elasticated band

High quality playing cards suitable for most card games. Code CL-52-PC

This pack of playing cards features an image of World famous Cliffs of Moher, County Clare. The image is reproduced from original artistic work bt renowned Irish Photographer Liam Blake.

Pack of six themed postcards.

Keep as a set or tear out and post as normal postcards.

High quality playing cards suitable for most card games. Code PU-52-PC

This pack of playing cards features 52 Irish Pubs from around the island of Ireland.

Photography by Liam Blake

Set of four high quality cork backed coasters presented in a colouful gift box. Code CAS-CO-TI 5391435001119

High quality coasters • Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean

The Irish Castles set of placemats feature images of 19 castles from around the island of Ireland.

Blarney, Waterford, Bunratty, Kilkenny, Dunguaire…….

Set of four high quality cork backed coasters presented in a colouful gift box. Code WRT-CO-TI 5391435001133

High quality coasters • Heat resistant • Durable • Wipe clean

The Irish Writers coasters set features images of 9 of the best loved Irish Writers.

The Irish Pub is a unique institution, without any real equivalent elsewhere. Some may speak of Irish Christianity or literature as being the great contribution of our wet little island to the greater world beyond these shores. The true connoisseur of Irish culture knows, however, that these are pale shadows compared to the worldwide influence of our public houses and alcoholic beverages.

“Those who don’t know Irish pubs, and the interesting people who frequent them, will always possess only a superficial knowledge of Irish life and culture. The Irish pub is not only an excellent guide to many attractive centres of celebration; it is also a helpful and civilised introduction to higher education in a convivial atmosphere. This is a necessary text for all those in search of enlightenment and laughter.”

High Quality Cork Backed Drinks Coaster

Size 11 x 9.5 cm

This product has been produced to a very high standard with an embossed cork base and is heat resistant to 100°F

Mix and match with other coasters from this range for an interesting table setting.

High quality playing cards suitable for most card games. Code OQ-PC

This pack of playing cards features an image of World famous Cliffs of Moher, County Clare. The image is reproduced from original artistic work bt renowned Irish Photographer Liam Blake.

High quality cardboard hanging sign

This product has been produced using a high end printing process which results in excellent print colour reproduction. 

Complete with hanging tag.

1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic

The Proclamation of the Irish Republic is amongst the single most influential documents in Irish History. Mainly composed by Pádraig Pearse and James Connolly, a thousand copies were run off on a Summit Wharfdale Stop Cylinder Press at Liberty Hall during the night before the Rising began. The sheets were printed in two halves because the printers did not have enough letters to typeset the whole text. The copies of the Proclamation were barely completed by morning and some bore only the first half of the text. The ink on many was still damp when they were posted on telegraph poles and walls around the city centre.

The Proclamation, which set out the aims and motives of the rebellion, was loosely modelled on Robert Emmet’s Proclamation of Independence for the 1803 Rising. One of its more radical pledges extended the vote to women (in 1916 the only countries with female suffrage were Australia, New Zealand, Finland and Norway).  The Proclamation also promised to “cherish all the children of the nation equally” – a reference to the large Protestant minority in Northern Ireland and the rest of the country.    

Bottle opener with images of the Guinness brewery gates and the H'apenny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland.

High quality magnetic metal and resin bottle opener on backing card.

This magnetic bottle opener will always be to hand when stuck on your fridge door.

 Photographs from Brittas Bay • Magherabeg • Magheramore County Wicklow • Ireland.

A collection of photographs from the beaches of Brittas Bay, Magherabeg and Magheramore County Wicklow. 

Featuring Haiku by the poet Tony Curtis with an introduction by Richard Nairn (author of Ireland's Coastline 2005).

At certain times, such as after high winds and tides, the sands on the beach are shaped into beautiful abstract formations, the lack of scale giving the feeling that they could be pictures of the Earth from space, or of other planets. They are in most cases a square meter or two of sand at my feet.

Liam Blake 2011

Colourful, fun and interesting picture book featuring 15 Irish proverbs. Code MB-PR 9780946887507.

With gems such as 

"You can take a man out of the bog, but you cannot take the bog out of the man" and

 "You'll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind"

Part of a series of eight.

High Quality Cork Backed Drinks Coaster

Size 11 x 9.5 cm

This product has been produced to a very high standard with an embossed cork base and is heat resistant to 100°F

Mix and match with other coasters from this range for an interesting table setting.

This Poster-Print celebrates the eighteenth and nineteenth century doors of Dublin, perhaps the most iconic images of the city’s architectural Golden Age. Many theories have been put forward to explain why they are so brightly painted and ornamented, none unfortunately likely to be true. It has been suggested, for instance, that the practice originated at the time of Elizabeth 1, when a Puritan administrator decreed that all the city’s door and window frames should be the same drab brown colour. In an act of the defiance, the artistic and expressive population responded by painting them in the brightest hues they could find. A similar story dates from reign of Queen Victoria in the late 1800’s. Some claim that after the death of her beloved husband Prince Albert, the grieving monarch ordered all the doors in Dublin painted black in his memory. Once again the rebellious Dubliners refused and turned their front doors into a riot of colour.

Poster-Prints© are produced on high quality 200gm art silk paper suitable for framing in a standard A2 size frame. The print itself and the six sided gift box are fully recyclable.

Photography © Liam Blake Design Brian Murphy

High quality cardboard hanging sign
Artwork © Brian Murphy

This product has been produced using a high end printing process which results in excellent print colour reproduction. 

Complete with hanging tag.

Nollaig Shona Duit - Merry Christmas to you

Irish Language sign.

High quality cardboard hanging sign

This product has been produced using a high end printing process which results in excellent print colour reproduction. 

Complete with hanging tag.

Leithris, The Irish Word for Toilet

„Irland ist ein Fest für die Augen und den Geist. Seit mehr als sechstausend Jahren liegt diese Insel wie ein Juwel am Rand des Atlantiks und ist von Menschen bewohnt, die seine besonderen Qualitäten wertzuschätzen wissen, sowohl körperlich als auch spirituell. Es ist ein Land, in der die Vergangenheit mehr als greifbar ist. Die Vergangenheit kann erblickt, angefasst, erklommen, entdecket und durchlebt werden. Schluchten, Berge und Täler sind bevölkert mit Erinnerungen, die nicht aussterben werden, und Geistern, die nicht ausgelöscht werden. In einer Welt, die in konstanter Veränderung zu leben scheint, sind einige Aspekte Irlands unveränderlich. Dublin ist eine moderne europäische Stadt und dennoch weht der Wind einige Kilometer weiter über den Tara-Hügel, wie er es schon seit Anbeginn der Zeit tut. Schafe weiden auf dem Gras, über das einst das Volk der Danu, das Tuatha De Danann, wandelte.“

High quality playing cards suitable for most card games. Code SP-PC 5390534051216

This pack of playing cards features an image of Saint Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland. The image is reproduced from an original painting by well known Irish Celtic artist, Jim Fitzpatrick.

Beautiful 500 piece high quality jigsaw puzzle featuring the Ha'penny Bridge and river Liffey, Dublin City, Ireland.

Produced on linen paper and blue puzzle cardboard

Size 48.5 x 34.5cm

Dublin City

Dublin, like most great cities, did not grow overnight. Founded by the Vikings over a thousand years ago, it has evolved through the Middle Ages and Georgian Era to become one of the friendliest and most fashionable capitals in Europe.

The name Dublin derives from the two Irish words Dubh (black) and Lynn (pool). The Black Pool was a small tidal pool formed where the River Poddle entered the River Liffey. The official Irish name for the city is Baile Atha Cliath, or the “Town of the Hurdled Ford”. This refers to an ancient ford across the River Liffey, which was situated near the modern Father Mathew Bridge.

Photography © Liam Blake

Liam Blake was born in Dublin, Ireland and developed a keen interest in photography at an early age. An award winning photographer, Liam works almost exclusively in Ireland and his work for Real Ireland Design was responsible for ushering in a new worldwide appreciation of the beauty of Ireland through its ranges of postcards, calendars, books, posters and now jigsaw puzzles.